The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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TIMOTHY’S POV

The small town at the edge of the city was a stark contrast to the opulence and extravagance he had grown accustomed to. Here, the houses were modest, and the streets were lined with trees that rustled gently in the breeze. It was a place where time seemed to move a little slower, and the worries of the world faded away.

Timothy parked his car in front of a quaint, single–story home that had seen better days. The paint on the exterior was peeling, and the garden was overgrown with wildflowers. It was his mother, Lydia’s, sanctuary, a place of simplicity and solace.

He took a deep breath, his heart heavy with a mixture of guilt and longing, before he got out of the car and walked up to the front door. It had been a while since he had visited, and he knew that his absence had not gone unnoticed.

As he entered the home, the smell of home–cooked food wafted through the air, a comforting reminder of the warmth and love that had always surrounded him when he lived there. His mother, a frail but determined woman, was in the kitchen, stirring a pot on the stove.

She turned at the sound of the door opening, her face lighting up with surprise. and delight. “Timothy,” she exclaimed, wiping her hands on her hurrying over to embrace him. “It’s been too long, my dear.”

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Timothy returned the hug, feeling a pang of guilt for not having visited sooner. “I’m sorry, Mom. It’s just… things have been so crazy lately. I’ve had to deal with some… interesting people, and I didn’t want them to find out where you live.”

Lydia’s expression shifted to one of concern. “Like stalkers? Timothy, you shouldn’t have to deal with that. Are you okay?”

Timothy nodded, trying to put on a brave front. “I’m fine, Mom. I have security measures in place, and I’m taking precautions. But it’s just been a lot to handle.”

His mother’s eyes filled with a mixture of pride and worry as she looked at her son. “You’ve always been so strong, my dear, but you don’t have to face these troubles. alone. You have me.”

Timothy smiled, touched by her words. “I know, Mom. And I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.”

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As they sat down at the small dining table, Timothy couldn’t help but wonder about his mother’s decision to stay in this modest home on the outskirts of town. His father, a wealthy businessman, had recently purchased a grand mansion in the city, and Timothy had assumed that his mother would move in with him.

“Mom,” Timothy began tentatively, “why haven’t you gone to live with Dad in his new place? You wouldn’t have to worry about taking care of this place, and you’d have all the comforts you deserve.”

“Timothy, I appreciate your concern, but I can’t bear to be in that house.

for his mother. “I

not your fault, my dear. We all have our own paths to follow. I

mother’s perspective. It was a sentiment he could appreciate, especially in light of the chaos and turmoil that had become his own life.

In the heat of the moment, he had assumed the worst about her. For her, that might have been the nail in the coffin in terms of her

each other’s lives, Timothy couldn’t help but feel a sense of solace in his mother’s presence. In the

from the dining table to collect their dishes, Timothy couldn’t help but notice that she looked more worn out than usual. Her frailty had

Timothy began tentatively, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t

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be getting older, but I’m still your mother. I’ve seen all the scandals. and troubles you’ve been through,

mother knew about what the media was saying, or that she’d likely seen him with Stella. “I

his shoulder. “You’re too young to be so stressed, my dear. Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, but I know you’ll find a

he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was letting her down. He had always wanted to make his family proud, and now he felt like he was falling short on both

had a way of making everything feel a little less overwhelming, a little

visit again. Once he’d helped her into her bed so she could nap, Timothy left his mother’s home. He stepped out into the quiet street and drew in a deep

his thoughts, to process the conversation he had just had with

then, as if on cue, he saw his brother’s expensive looking vehicle pull up into the driveway. He watched silently as Andy stepped out of the car and

him, his tone even.

Lydia. Guess the old lady’s

alive and well,

how he felt. They’d both come from the same place, yet Andy felt the need to put himself above the woman who’d chosen to be

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